EssentialsOpen menu Insert Image What is The Three Act Structure Insert Image What is Story Structure Insert Image What is a Story Beat Insert Image What is a Story Mountain Insert Image What Is a Plot Insert Image Plot vs Story Insert Image What is a Non-Linear Plot Insert Image What is a Plot Device… Continue reading What is an Inciting Incident — Definition & Script Examples
Every screenwriter wants to write quippy, smart dialogue that makes the page sparkle and keeps the actors inspired. But how do you do it? There are dozens, if not hundreds, of lists and guides that provide useful tips for how to write dialogue in a story. In this post, we’ll look at dialogue writing examples,… Continue reading How to Write Dialogue — Examples, Tips & Techniques
What is Point of View First Person Point of View Second Person Point of View Third Person Point of ViewOpen menu Insert Image Third Person Point of View Insert Image Third Person Omniscient Point of View Insert Image Third Person Limited Point of View What is third person limited point of view? Third person limited… Continue reading What is Third Person Limited Point of View
Syntax EssentialsOpen menu Insert Image What is Syntax Insert Image What is Passive Voice Insert Image What is Active Voice Insert Image Active vs. Passive Voice Sentence StructureOpen menu Insert Image What is Text Structure Insert Image What is Sentence Structure Insert Image Simple Sentence Structure Insert Image Compound Sentence Structure Insert Image Compound-Complex Sentence… Continue reading What is a Compound Sentence Structure — Examples and Tips for Writers
Syntax EssentialsOpen menu Insert Image What is Syntax Insert Image What is Passive Voice Insert Image What is Active Voice Insert Image Active vs. Passive Voice Sentence StructureOpen menu Insert Image What is Text Structure Insert Image What is Sentence Structure Insert Image Simple Sentence Structure Insert Image Compound Sentence Structure Insert Image Compound-Complex Sentence… Continue reading What is a Compound-Complex Sentence Structure — Examples
Syntax EssentialsOpen menu Insert Image What is Syntax Insert Image What is Passive Voice Insert Image What is Active Voice Insert Image Active vs. Passive Voice Sentence StructureOpen menu Insert Image What is Text Structure Insert Image What is Sentence Structure Insert Image Simple Sentence Structure Insert Image Compound Sentence Structure Insert Image Compound-Complex Sentence… Continue reading What is a Simple Sentence Structure — Examples and Tips for Writers
Adages, idioms, axioms, aphorisms: what makes each unique? We’re going to break down what makes aphorisms unique by asking the question “what is an aphorism?” and by exploring aphorism examples. By the end, you’ll know what aphorisms are and how to utilize them in everyday writing and conversation. Continue reading What is an Aphorism — Definition,… Continue reading What is an Aphorism — Definition, Examples and Writing Tips
Syntax EssentialsOpen menu Insert Image What is Syntax Insert Image What is Passive Voice Insert Image What is Active Voice Insert Image Active vs. Passive Voice Sentence StructureOpen menu Insert Image What is Text Structure Insert Image What is Sentence Structure Insert Image Simple Sentence Structure Insert Image Compound Sentence Structure Insert Image Compound-Complex Sentence… Continue reading What is a Complex Sentence Structure — Examples and Tips
What is subtext? The age-old adage says that subtext is what’s inferred by reading between the lines, but how do we know what to look for? In this article, we’re going to define what subtext is, then look at some strong examples from screenplays. By the end, you’ll be ready to apply subtext into your… Continue reading What is Subtext — How to Use Subtext in Screenwriting
Understanding the key differences between a story and a plot is imperative for any aspiring screenwriter. While these two elements often get used interchangeably, they are actually two distinct concepts that define how stories are structured and told. By learning to incorporate them both effectively into your projects, you will be able to craft truly… Continue reading Plot vs Story — Differences Every Screenwriter Should Know
EssentialsOpen menu Insert Image What is The Three Act Structure Insert Image What is Story Structure Insert Image What is a Story Beat Insert Image What is a Story Mountain Insert Image What Is a Plot Insert Image Plot vs Story Insert Image What is a Non-Linear Plot Insert Image What is a Plot Device… Continue reading What is the Climax of a Story — Definition, Examples & Structure
Syntax EssentialsOpen menu Insert Image What is Syntax Insert Image What is Passive Voice Insert Image What is Active Voice Insert Image Active vs. Passive Voice Sentence StructureOpen menu Insert Image What is Text Structure Insert Image What is Sentence Structure Insert Image Simple Sentence Structure Insert Image Compound Sentence Structure Insert Image Compound-Complex Sentence… Continue reading What is Syntax — Definition, Examples & Why It Matters
Basic CharactersOpen menu Insert Image Types of Characters in a Story Insert Image Protagonist Insert Image Deuteragonist Insert Image Antagonist Insert Image Hero Insert Image Anti Hero Insert Image Tragic Hero Insert Image Tritagonist Insert Image Superhero Insert Image Anti-Villain Insert Image Villain Insert Image Foil Character Character TropesOpen menu Insert Image Common Character Types… Continue reading What is an Antagonist in a Story — Definition & Examples
What is theme? In the simplest terms, a theme is the subject of a story. But that definition actually does more harm than good in fully understanding the theme of a story. In this article, we’re going to look at some common misconceptions by breaking down how to use theme in literature and screenwriting, with… Continue reading What is Theme in Literature and Film? Definition and Examples
Syntax EssentialsOpen menu Insert Image What is Syntax Insert Image What is Passive Voice Insert Image What is Active Voice Insert Image Active vs. Passive Voice Sentence StructureOpen menu Insert Image What is Text Structure Insert Image What is Sentence Structure Insert Image Simple Sentence Structure Insert Image Compound Sentence Structure Insert Image Compound-Complex Sentence… Continue reading What is Passive Voice in Writing — Definition, Examples & Tips
Basic CharactersOpen menu Insert Image Types of Characters in a Story Insert Image Protagonist Insert Image Deuteragonist Insert Image Antagonist Insert Image Hero Insert Image Anti Hero Insert Image Tragic Hero Insert Image Tritagonist Insert Image Superhero Insert Image Anti-Villain Insert Image Villain Insert Image Foil Character Character TropesOpen menu Insert Image Common Character Types… Continue reading What is a Protagonist — Definition & Examples for Screenwriters
All writers aim to engage their audience. And to engage their audience, their writing must be effective. So what are the tricks of the trade to effective writing? There are various elements to great writing, but two fundamental elements are clear communication of ideas and conciseness. One of the best tools a writer has to… Continue reading What is an Analogy — Definition, Examples in Literature & Film
What is something each and every story ever told has in common? If you guessed “a setting,” you’d be correct! When your narrative involves characters and motivation, a setting is almost always a given. Sometimes a setting is massive and expansive, while other times it’s small and intimate. So what is a setting, what does… Continue reading Setting Examples — How to Use Time and Place in Film & Lit.
Poetry BasicsOpen menu What is a Stanza in a Poem What is an Acrostic Poem What is Dissonance What is a Sonnet What is a Haiku What is Prose What is an Ode What is Repetition in Poetry Types of Poems Prose can be a rather general literary term that many use to describe all… Continue reading What is Prose — Definition and Examples in Literature
What is third person omniscient point of view? Third person omniscient point of view is the perfect perspective for writers who want to play god. We’re going to define this specific type of point of view by looking at examples from video essays and literature. By the end, you’ll know why third person omniscient POV… Continue reading What is Third Person Omniscient Point of View — Writer’s Guide
